Losing your hearing

Gradual deterioration of the ear means that for most people, deafness is an unwelcome feature of later life. Although the degree of disability varies greatly, for many this form of hearing loss, known as presbyacusis, causes frustration, loneliness and
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About losing your hearing

Age-related hearing loss

Man using a megaphone to shout in a woman's ear

Risk factors

Genetics and other factors

A doctor examining a patient's ears

Diagnosis

The first signs of hearing loss

A doctor in discussion with a patient

Treatment options

What can be done about hearing loss

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Case studies

How other people have coped with losing their hearing

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Research

The latest research projects

Trouble with your ears leaflet

Publications

Leaflets & information sheets about losing your hearing

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News

The latest research news worldwide

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You can help

Help fund research into preventing hearing loss

 
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